The Church Hymnal ‎#308

308. O where are the kings and empires now

1 O where are kings and empires now
Of old, that went and came?
But, Lord, Thy Church is praying yet,
A thousand years the same.

2 We mark her goodly battlements,
And her foundations strong;
We hear within the solemn voice
Of her unending song.

3 For not like kingdoms of the world
Thy holy Church, O God,
Though earthquake shocks are threatening her,
And tempest are abroad;

4 Unshaken as eternal hills,
Immovable she stands,
A mountain that shall fill the earth,
A house not made by hands.

Text Information

• First Line: O where are the kings and empires now
• Author: A. C. Coxe
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: General

Tune Information

• Name: ST. ANNE
• Composer: W. Croft
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: C Major